The episode establishes the current conflict: the , led by Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia , has declared independence from the Mage's Association in Trifas, Romania. Because Darnic possesses the original Greater Grail and has already eliminated a disciplinary squad of mages, a special Great Holy Grail War is triggered. Key Character Introductions
The story deviates from the main Fate timeline during the (prior to the events of Fate/Zero ). In this reality, the German army seized the Greater Grail during its transit from Fuyuki City, leading to its disappearance for sixty years. The blueprints for the Grail system were eventually leaked, causing smaller "Sub-Grail Wars" to break out globally. Fate/Apocrypha Episode 1
The first episode of , titled " Apocrypha: The Great Holy Grail War ," serves as an action-packed introduction to an alternate timeline where the traditional Holy Grail War system has been radically altered. Plot Overview & Setting The episode establishes the current conflict: the ,
A necromancer summoned to the Clock Tower by Rocco Belfaban . He is tasked with being a Master for the Red Faction (representing the Mage's Association) to reclaim the Grail. In this reality, the German army seized the
Using a fragment of the Round Table given to him by Rocco, Sisigou arrives in Romania and summons Mordred as his Servant.
The episode begins with a flash-forward to a massive battlefield where homunculi clash with "Dragontooth Warriors," and the Sabers of Red and Black engage in a high-octane duel.